A refreshing and tangy cucumber salad, Japanese-style sunomono is perfect as a side dish or appetizer. This simple recipe combines cucumbers with a delicate vinegar dressing for a crisp and flavorful bite.
Preparation time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 fresh cucumber
- 60 ml rice vinegar
- 5 g salt
- 5 g sesame seeds
- 5 ml soy sauce
- 15 g sugar
Directions
Step 1
Thinly slice the cucumbers and place them in a bowl.
Step 2
Sprinkle salt over the cucumber slices and let sit for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Rinse the cucumber slices with cold water and drain well.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 5
Combine the cucumber slices with the vinegar mixture and toss well.
Step 6
Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.